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To reiterate: ifyou are given a summons by the court, in person attendance is mandatory (applies to all 13 provinces). If either the lawyer or judge has selected you as the juror and being presented with evidence relevant to the case: what types of cases were you assigned whilst being a part of the jury? Also, what are the consequences if individuals failed on showing up to court at the appointed date in Canada?

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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I have been summoned for jury selection 3 times.

2 times the defendant pled guilty before the jury selection day, so i didnt have to show up (the clerk contacted me to inform me that my presence was no longer required).

The 3rd time I was actually selected for the jury. It was a sexual assault case, and it lasted 4 days. 3 days of the actual trial, and the 4th day was charge to the jury, our deliberation, and the ruling.